Berkshire Hathaway Inc (BRK-A)vsPNC Financial Services Group Inc (PNC)
BRK-A
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
$856,612.00
-0.01%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $1.16T
PNC
PNC Financial Services Group Inc
$226.75
-0.60%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $90.52B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Berkshire Hathaway Inc generates 1442% more annual revenue ($384.69B vs $24.94B). PNC leads profitability with a 31.7% profit margin vs 22.3%. PNC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.56. PNC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 75/100 (B).
BRK-A
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
PNC
Strong Buy75
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Strong operational efficiency at 32.6%
Earnings expanding 107.8% YoY
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 41.1%
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 2.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Elevated debt levels
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRK-A
The strongest argument for BRK-A centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.3% and operating margin at 32.6%.
Bull Case : PNC
The strongest argument for PNC centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.7% and operating margin at 41.1%. Revenue growth of 10.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRK-A
The primary concerns for BRK-A are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : PNC
The primary concerns for PNC are PEG Ratio, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PNC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.93 — expect wider price swings.
PNC is growing revenue faster at 10.9% — sustainability is the question.
BRK-A generates stronger free cash flow (5.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
PNC scores higher overall (75/100 vs 74/100), backed by strong 31.7% margins and 10.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · INSURANCE - DIVERSIFIED · USA
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. The company wholly owns GEICO, Duracell, Dairy Queen, BNSF, Lubrizol, Fruit of the Loom, Helzberg Diamonds, Long & Foster, FlightSafety International, Pampered Chef, Forest River, and NetJets, and also owns 38.6% of Pilot Flying J; and significant minority holdings in public companies Kraft Heinz Company (26.7%), American Express (18.8%), The Coca-Cola Company (9.32%), Bank of America (11.9%), and Apple (6.3%).
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FINANCIAL SERVICES · BANKS - REGIONAL · USA
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (stylized as PNC) is a bank holding company and financial services corporation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its banking subsidiary, PNC Bank, operates in 21 states and the District of Columbia with 2,296 branches and 9,051 ATMs. The company also provides financial services such as asset management, wealth management, estate planning, loan servicing, and information processing.
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